Tag: Politics
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A bit of positive thinking for the holidays
These days, some out-and-out positivity is perhaps out of character for me. I tend to view our politics and the world more broadly with considerable alarm. My morning routine most often consists of reading for a solid 60 or 90 minutes, all online, all news and commentary from a variety of publications. As this period…
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From mental health coverage to bison protection: New Colorado laws that take effect Jan. 1
A new year means new laws in Colorado, covering everything from health insurance and gun shows to “junk fees” and protections for wild bison. Here’s a list of laws passed during the 2025 legislative session that will go into effect on Jan. 1. House Bill 1002: Medical necessity determination insurance coverageThis law codifies and clarifies…
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Mamdani hits back at Musk over FDNY pick
Molly Parks Washington Examiner New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and X CEO Elon Musk are trading barbs on social media after Musk took aim at Mamdani’s pick to lead the New York City Fire Department. Mamdani tapped Lillian Bonsignore, a retired EMS chief and former EMT, to be his FDNY commissioner on Dec. 23. The move brought backlash…
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Khanna wants royal family to compensate Epstein victims
Zach LaChance Washington Examiner Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) has called for the British royal family to pay compensation to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, as more files associated with the disgraced financier continue to show a close relationship between him and one of its former members, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was stripped of his royal titles and evicted from the…
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Republican leaders coalescing behind Vance
Michael Wilner Los Angeles Times When Charlie Kirk was killed by an assassin this fall, Republican leaders credited the organization he founded for enabling President Trump’s return to power. Now that organization is mobilizing behind Vice President JD Vance. Uninterested in a competitive Republican primary in 2028, Turning Point USA plans to deploy representatives across…
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Omar defiant as Trump, allies step up attacks
Sydney Kashiwagi Minnesota Star Tribune U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar says she’s long past feeling shock when President Donald Trump says something negative about her or the Somali people. But now it’s at a new level. It’s not just words. Federal immigration agents are pulling her constituents off the streets – even, she has said, stopping…
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Judge denies AstraZeneca’s bid to block Colorado drug discount law
A Colorado district court judge denied drug manufacturer AstraZeneca’s request for an injunction to block enforcement of a recent law barring drug manufacturers from imposing restrictions on covered entities to obtain drugs under a federal discount program. The law states that manufacturers and others may not directly or indirectly deny, restrict or limit the acquisition…
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Colorado marijuana sales likely to reach $1 billion in 2025
Colorado’s marijuana sales will likely reach $1 billion by the end of 2025, generating almost $200 million in tax revenue, according to a state agency. “Colorado’s world-class marijuana industry drives out criminals and cartels and is supporting Colorado businesses and jobs while driving revenue for school construction. This important milestone is one that our state can continue…
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Anna Paulina Luna backs Vance for president in 2028
Sydney Topf Washington Examiner Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) on Saturday offered her support for what is quickly becoming a likely prospect: a 2028 presidential run by Vice President JD Vance. Speaking at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, Luna said while the United States is “blessed” to have President Donald Trump in office, it is time to look ahead to…
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MTG tells her successor not to ‘bow in loyalty’
Asher Notheis Washington Examiner Outgoing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) took another veiled shot at President Donald Trump and Republican leadership on Sunday, saying the next lawmaker in her seat needs to represent “the people.” Greene is resigning from her seat on Jan. 5, 2026, with a special election being held to replace her shortly after. The congresswoman said…